Safety Warning
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EBD Warning Light, Abs Warning, VDC Off Indicator Light, VDC Warning Light And VDC Indicator Light Do Not Come On
Detecting condition:
Defective combination meter
Trouble symptom:
When the ignition switch is turned to ON (engine OFF), brake warning light (EBD warning light), ABS warning light, VDC OFF indicator light, and VDC warning light and VDC indicator light do not illuminate.
When pressing the VDC OFF switch for 30 seconds or more, the VDC OFF indicator light goes off and cannot operate any more. When turning the ignition switch from OFF to ON, the OFF operation enabled status is restored.
- CHECK OTHER INDICATOR LIGHT
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Turn the ignition switch to ON.
Immediately after the ignition switch is turned to ON, do all the indicator lights for VDC system and others illuminate?
Yes: Go to 2.
No: Check the combination meter. Ref. to INSTRUMENTATION/DRIVER INFO>COMBINATION METER SYSTEM>OPERATION>SELF-DIAGNOSIS DISPLAY MODE .
- CHECK VDCCM
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Using the Subaru Select Monitor, read data of [EBD Warning Light] in the [Data Monitor] of [Brake Control] while the engine is not running. Ref. to BRAKE CONTROL (DIAGNOSTICS)>DATA MONITOR .
Immediately after the ignition switch is turned to ON, is the [EBD Warning Light] set to [ON]?
Yes: Go to 3.
No: Replace the VDCCM and H/U. Ref. to VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC)>VDC CONTROL MODULE AND HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT (VDCCM AND H/U) .
- CHECK VDCCM
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Using the Subaru Select Monitor, read data of [ABS Warning Lamp] in the [Data Monitor] of [Brake Control] while the engine is not running. Ref. to BRAKE CONTROL (DIAGNOSTICS)>DATA MONITOR .
Immediately after the ignition switch is turned to ON, is the [ABS Warning Lamp] set to [ON]?
Yes: Go to 4.
No: Replace the VDCCM and H/U. Ref. to VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC)>VDC CONTROL MODULE AND HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT (VDCCM AND H/U) .
- CHECK VDCCM
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Using the Subaru Select Monitor, read data of [VDC-OFF Light] in the [Data Monitor] of [Brake Control] while the engine is not running. Ref. to BRAKE CONTROL (DIAGNOSTICS)>DATA MONITOR .
Immediately after the ignition switch is turned to ON, is the [VDC-OFF Light] set to [ON]?
Yes: Go to 5.
No: Replace the VDCCM and H/U. Ref. to VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC)>VDC CONTROL MODULE AND HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT (VDCCM AND H/U) .
- CHECK VDCCM
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Using the Subaru Select Monitor, read data of [VDC Warning Lamp] in the [Data Monitor] of [Brake Control] while the engine is not running. Ref. to BRAKE CONTROL (DIAGNOSTICS)>DATA MONITOR .
Immediately after the ignition switch is turned to ON, is the [VDC Warning Lamp] set to [ON]?
Yes: Check the combination meter. Ref. to INSTRUMENTATION/DRIVER INFO>COMBINATION METER SYSTEM>OPERATION>SELF-DIAGNOSIS DISPLAY MODE .
No: Replace the VDCCM and H/U. Ref. to VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC)>VDC CONTROL MODULE AND HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT (VDCCM AND H/U) .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.